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meddle

UK/ˈmɛd.əl/ US/ˈmɛɾəɫ/ fairly common us

verb

1.

intrude in other people''s affairs or business; interfere unwantedly

  • “Don”
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Origin

From Middle English medlen, from Anglo-Norman medler, from Early Medieval Latin misculāre, derived from Latin misceō (“to mix”).

Phrases

  • meddle and make

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